Governor of California
Seal of the Governor of California
Flag of the Governor of California
Incumbent Gavin Newsom since January 7, 2019
Style	Governor (formal) The Honorable (formal) His Excellency (diplomatic)
Type	Head of state Head of government
Member of	California Executive Branch California Cabinet
Residence	California Governor's Mansion
Seat	Sacramento, California California State Capitol (official workplace)
Appointer	Popular election
Term length	Four years, renewable once
Constituting instrument	Constitution of California
Inaugural holder	Peter Hardeman Burnett
Formation	December 20, 1849; 173 years ago (1849-12-20)
Deputy	Lieutenant Governor of California
Salary	$210,000 (annually)
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The governor of California is the head of the state and government of the U.S. state of California and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor is also the head of the executive branch of the state government and is the chairman of the gubernatorial cabinet.

Gavin Newsom is the 40th and current governor of California, in office since January 2019.